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The Dodgers placed pitcher Kirby Yates on the 15-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain, marking his third IL stint of the year amid struggles and injuries in their bullpen. Yates, who signed a $13 million deal, has posted a 5.23 ERA in 2025, and his absence may impact their postseason plans, especially with the NLDS approaching.
The Dodgers placed Tony Gonsolin on the 15-day IL due to elbow discomfort, while activating Kirby Yates and Michael Kopech to bolster their injury-ridden bullpen. Gonsolin's recent struggles and health issues highlight ongoing pitching challenges for the team, which continues to manage a long list of injured pitchers, including key starters and relievers, as they strive to remain competitive.
The Texas Rangers have reportedly reached a one-year, $4.5 million deal with free agent reliever Kirby Yates, pending a physical. Yates, who missed the entire 2021 season and pitched only seven innings in 2022 due to Tommy John surgery, had a successful 2023 season with the Atlanta Braves, going 7-2 with five saves and a 3.28 ERA. The 36-year-old right-hander was an All-Star in 2019 and has a career record of 19-19 with 62 saves and a 3.53 ERA in 361 games.
The Texas Rangers have reached an agreement with right-hander Kirby Yates on a one-year deal, pending a physical. The financial details of the contract have not been disclosed, but it is expected to be around $4.5 million. Yates, who had been plagued by injuries in recent years, had a solid bounceback season in 2023, making 61 appearances with a 3.28 ERA. While his underlying metrics were less impressive, the Rangers hope Yates can help bolster their bullpen, which was a weak spot for the team last season.
Free-agent relief pitcher Kirby Yates is reportedly in agreement with the Texas Rangers on a one-year contract, pending a physical. The Atlanta Braves declined Yates' club option, and while his performance in 2023 was mixed, the Rangers are hoping he can provide an upgrade to their bullpen, which is currently projected to be one of the weakest in MLB. Further details regarding Yates' salary commitment are yet to be announced.
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 6-4 in a game filled with former team revenge and a dramatic final battle. William Contreras and Orlando Arcia, both facing their former team, made significant contributions with a run-scoring double and a two-run homer, respectively. Kirby Yates, called upon to protect a two-run lead in the ninth inning, struck out two batters before engaging in an intense 11-pitch battle with Blake Perkins, ultimately freezing him with a slider to secure the win. Austin Riley continued his hot streak by hitting a two-run homer, and Braves starter Michael Soroka delivered a solid performance, allowing four earned runs over six innings. The Braves currently hold the best record against teams with a winning record in the majors.
The Atlanta Braves offense struggled against Michael Wacha, who pitched six scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts, while Charlie Morton allowed three runs in five innings as the San Diego Padres won 4-1. The Braves attempted a comeback in the ninth inning, but Josh Hader struck out the side to secure the victory for the Padres.